Gran Canaria

Places in Gran Canaria:
Arguineguin | Las Meloneras | Las Palmas | Maspalomas | Playa del Ingles | Puerto Mogan | Puerto Rico

Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands, offers a stunning location for you to take your next holiday. There is so much variety, fantastic resorts set against a mountainous backdrop, sand dunes and green flora and fauna to enjoy, it really is a picture perfect destination. A friendly island, home to over 740,000 people entices more visitors each year to its many resorts in the south of the island. See what all the fuss is about and visit the ever-popular resorts of Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico and Maspalomas.

The amazing 3km stretch of sand dunes of Maspalomas in the south leave nothing to the imagination, a real taste of the Sahara right at your doorstep. Shopaholics will love Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria, located in the north of the island. It's well known for its excellent shopping areas at duty free prices. Pick up a bargain at many of the stylish boutiques, modern shopping malls or the popular Yumbo Centre for the perfect souvenir of your holiday. You'll be able to shop for hours. For more traditional gifts head to one of the local villages where you can browse amongst the unusual hand crafted items.

With palm-lined promenades, Gran Canaria is the ideal place to relax during the day or recharge your batteries for the exciting nightlife of Playa del Ingles in the evening. Whatever you are looking for Gran Canaria has it all. There are plenty of holiday options here, whether you are looking for a family self catering break during the summer, bed and breakfast or half board options, the choice is yours. There's an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and shops to choose from at the many beautiful resorts of Gran Canaria.